---
title: ProtectedViewWindow.Close Method (Word)
keywords: vbawd10.chm231735398
f1_keywords:
- vbawd10.chm231735398
ms.prod: word
api_name:
- Word.ProtectedViewWindow.Close
ms.assetid: 41ea45cd-5d5f-4e66-9b92-3bc02ff8b8b9
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# ProtectedViewWindow.Close Method (Word)

Closes the specified protected view window.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Close**

 _expression_ An expression that returns a **ProtectedViewWindow** object.


### Return Value

Nothing


## Example

The following code example closes the active protected view window.


```vb
ActiveProtectedViewWindow.Close
```


## See also


#### Concepts


[ProtectedViewWindow Object](protectedviewwindow-object-word.md)

